realize SDVs. RISC-V is the key to achieving Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) (Source: Infineon presentation materials) (Reference News) Infineon to introduce new automotive microcontroller family based on RISC-V (March 6, 2025)     RISC-V is the key to SDV realization, and through the joint venture Quintauris GmbH (established in 2023 with Infineon, Robert Bosch GmbH, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Qualcomm Techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22

High Power Density Motors - Hybrid Development of MBD and Actual Motor Verification Interview with MCF Electric Drive (Mazda's advanced motor development joint venture) Summary Cooperative framework for the development and production of Mazda's electric drive units MCF Electric Drive overview Motor development goals Features of the Gen2 motor - Achieves power density of 8 kW/kg in a short period of time Characteristics of the development process ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

s for two-wheelers Solid-state batteries for electric two-wheelers   EV Solutions by Power X   There was an exhibit of products from PowerX Semiconductor Corporation (Power X), a semiconductor design company under the umbrella of Foxconn. Power X was established in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 2021 as a joint venture between the Hon Hai Group and YAGEO .   Power X's EV solutions range from LED driver ICs for automotive lighting, PCBs and power ICs, p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ithium-ion iron phosphate batteries available in 49kWh and 61kWh capacities. The maximum output of the drive motors is 128kW at the front and 48kW at the rear. The eAxles will be supplied by BluE Nexus Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. (Gurgaon, Haryana), the Indian subsidiary of BluE Nexus Corporation, a joint venture of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and Denso Corporation (Denso). Regarding the e VITARA, the company ann...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

72 million units, up 7.9% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 170,000 units, down 18% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.15 million units, up 31% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 65.5% of the total, up 8 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands totaled 440,000 units, down 3% y/y. Specifically, German brands had a retail share of 15.6%, down 3.4 percentage points y/y; Japa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Thailand. The Thai government is also offering preferential treatment for the production of batteries, a key component of xEVs. The excise tax on EV batteries is reduced from 8% to 1% and a subsidy of THB 24 billion is provided to support manufacturing. In 2024, Energy Absolute PCL of Thailand, a joint venture plant between Banpu NEXT Co., Ltd. of Thailand and Durapower Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Durapower) of Singapore, began mass produ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

s U.S.-made NMC batteries or CATL's Chinese-made LFP batteries. Many of the parts for GM's Chevrolet Silverado are made in the United States, but some are made in Mexico by American suppliers or in the U.S. by Chinese suppliers. The Silverado BEV version is powered by U.S.-made battery cells from a joint venture with LG Energy Solution. (Reference: MarkLines Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japan, Europe, North America and Korea))   Major m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

cles are made in China. All major models are imported from China except for the large pickup truck Silverado (the S10 Max is from Brazil and China). The subcompact sedan Chevrolet Aveo, which accounts for nearly 30% of GM's sales in Mexico, is a global model produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, a joint venture between GM, SAIC Motor Corporation, and GAC Group.   Brazilian-made vehicles are the second most common type of imported vehicles after...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

r motorcycles, including motorcycle-mounted airbags, airbag vests, and airbag helmets, in addition to conventional airbag technology for four-wheeled vehicles. In November 2022, Autoliv announced its development status of airbags that protect motorcycle riders. This includes airbag-equipped helmets jointly developed with Locatelli S.p.a., Italian manufacturer of Airoh brand helmets, airbags attached to the riders’ jackets, and frontal collision...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Ruyi Cockpit. FAW Bestune is developing a new NEV series, "Bestune Yueyi", and plans to launch six NEV models within the next three years. Intelligent-related alliance (Horizon Robotics) On February 21, 2025, FAW Bestune and Horizon Robotics agreed to form a strategic alliance. The companies will jointly develop intelligent driving solutions. In addition, they will expand cooperation in advanced intelligent driving. Intelligent-related allian...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

ogy as the key differentiator in the commercial vehicle market. The company's vision focuses on two critical technology domains: "Power to Drive" and "Intelligence to Drive", with a transformative strategy aimed at meeting customer needs and addressing industry challenges.   Strategic Partnership: Joint Venture with Volvo Trucks A highlight of the presentation was the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. This partnership will de...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

ir information as part of its EMS business. EV development is being carried out by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a listed subsidiary of Foxconn, and by part of Foxconn itself. In the future, the company will also deepen cooperation with Sharp Corporation (Sharp).   Foxtron is a joint venture established by Foxconn and Yulon in 2020, with an initial investment ratio of 51% for Foxconn and 49% Yulon. Foxconn focus on 3+3 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/17

d JAC through its Smart Selection Car system. In February 2025, the company signed a strategic partnership agreement with the SAIC Group to engage in strategic cooperation in areas including product definition, manufacturing, supply chain management, and sales services, to build NEV smart cars, and jointly provide users with an advanced smart mobility experience.  In early 2024, Huawei's Smart Car Solutions Division launched the Qiankun brand, w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

manufacture: India   Electric Motorcycle/Scooter (Hasegawa Mobility/ Yadea)   Hasegawa Mobility Co., Ltd. is an electric kickboard/electric assist bicycle/electric motorcycle sales company established in January 2024 in Nishi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Hasegawa Mobility Co., Ltd. is a joint venture company established by Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. of China with Hasegawa Kogyo Co., Ltd. for sales in Japan. Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. (Y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

reasing slightly to 27%. Among them, Honda/Acura has been converting 9-speed cars to 10-speed for several years, and continued to convert the Passport to 10-speed in 2024, leaving only the Ridgeline as the remaining 9-speed. American 10-speed transmissions are available in two versions: light-duty, jointly developed by GM and Ford Motor Company (Ford), and heavy-duty, independently developed by both Ford and Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (Al...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

d 5.127 million units, up 6.0% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 250,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of local brands totaled 1.22 million units, up 31% y/y. Local brands had a market share of 62.7% of the total, up 7.7 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands totaled 480,000 units, down 4% y/y. Specifically, German brands had a retail share of 17%, down 3.6 percentage points y/y; Japane...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/11

n June 2024, Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it would expand its investments in the U.S. for semiconductors and EV components. Besides investing 70% of its 2024 investments in 2024 in EV components, the company will also invest USD 1 billion in Motional, Inc. with which it is jointly developing autonomous driving technology. In June 2024, the Hyundai Mobis BSA (Battery Systems Assembly) plant in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

. In the past two years, many foreign automakers have successively restructured their China operations and, as well, are also trying to launch competitive NEV models through alliances. Volkswagen Volkswagen signed a framework agreement for technical cooperation with XPeng in July 2023. They will jointly develop an EV model for the Chinese market. Volkswagen also increased its capital investment in XPeng by approximately USD 700 million and acq...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Thailand to establish MHEV manufacturing hub   In the same announcement "Lean Asset Strategy", Mazda also mentioned the strengthening of its production bases. In February 2025, the company announced that it would invest THB 5 billion in the Rayong and Chonburi plants in Thailand, which it operates jointly with Ford. With this investment, the company intends to strengthen these plants as export bases, mainly for the Japanese and ASEAN markets, an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

arate from BYD. The D9 is a model that was just released in Indonesia in January, and this was its first time being exhibited. Denza D9 Denza Z9 GT       The number of GAC Aion dealerships in Indonesia has now expanded to 40. At the presentation at the company's booth, a presenter from joint venture partner Indomobil Group, part of the Salim Group, took the stage. GAC Aion is building an EV plant in Karawang, West Java, with Indomobi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/31